Full-Time
Associate Scientist I
Posted on 4/19/2024
Develops modular DNA sequencing platforms
Mid
San Diego, CA, USA
- Bachelors degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioengineering, chemical engineering or a related discipline
- 3+ years of industry related experience for Bachelor's degree or 1+ years of industry related experience for Master's degree
- Experience in protein purification using various chromatography methods
- Experience with AKTA FPLC systems and Unicorn software
- Capability to develop and qualify biophysical assays for protein characterization
- Experience in plasmid transformation and expression in E. coli cultures
- Comfortability with operating 96-well plates and absorbance readers
- Familiarity with buffer preparation, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, Western Blotting, and other protein characterization techniques
- Experience with automation technology and programming language
- Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
- Perform protein purification using AKTA-based column chromatography and high-throughput automation
- Transform target clones and expand E. coli bacterial cultures
- Utilize structure-based design of enzymes for optimization
- Perform SDS-PAGE and protein concentration measurements
- Support protein engineering screening assays and data analysis
- Develop methods to characterize enzyme stability
- Optimize fluorescence-based assays for screening kinetics
- Maintain good documentation practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support enzymology needs
Element Biosciences is developing AVITI Cloudbreak™ Chemistry, a modular DNA sequencing platform leveraging proprietary Avidity Sequencing™ technology to deliver high-quality data with industry-leading accuracy at low run costs. Their innovative approach focuses on improving surface chemistry, instrumentation, and biochemistry to decrease run costs and capital costs while increasing workflow flexibility.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$414M
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2017
6 month growth
↑ 4%1 year growth
↑ 5%2 year growth
↑ 31%Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, & vision coverage
Flexible spending & health savings accounts
Premier mental health care
401(k) with immediately vested 4% company match
Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
Stock option grants
Flexible time off
10 paid annual holidays
8-weeks paid parental leave